Swaroop Sampat Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More
Swaroop Sampat Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Swaroop Sampat Rawal, Swarooop Rawal |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Model, Director, Producer, Writer, Educationist |
| Famous For | Being the wife of Paresh Rawal |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 165 cm** in meters**- 1.65 m** in feet inches**- 5â 5â** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 55 kg** in pounds**- 121 lbs** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Actress): Nakhuda (1981) TV (Actress): Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984)  |
| Achievement | Femina Miss India 1979 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 3 November 1958 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 66 Years |
| Birthplace | Gujarat, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| College/University | ⢠Elphinstone College, Mumbai, Maharashtra ⢠University of Worcester, England |
| Educational Qualification(s) | ⢠Doctorate in Science ⢠Ph.D. in Education and Drama |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Hobbies | Reading, Spending Time With Children |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | Year, 1987 (at Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Mumbai) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Paresh Rawal (Actor)  |
| Children | Sons- 2 ⢠Aniruddh Rawal (Assistant Director- Elder)  ⢠Aditya Rawal (Playwright and Actor- Younger)  Daughter- None |
| Parents | Father- Bachu Sampat (Gujarati Theatre Artist) Mother- Name Not Known (Surgical Oncologist)  |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favourite Actress | Rekha |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Swaroop Sampat
Swaroop Sampat is a renowned Indian Film and TV actress.
She was born and raised in a Gujarati Family.
While studying in college, she started working in Gujarati theatre plays.
Initially, Swaroop was reluctant about participating in the Miss India contest, but after being encouraged by her father, she participated in the contest.
She won the title of Miss India 1979, and in the same year, she also competed at Miss Universe 1979.
Swaroop Sampat- Miss India 1979
Later on, in 1981, she started getting offers from the Hindi Film Industry.
Swaroop has appeared in a number of Hindi films like âSawaalâ, âKi and Kaâ, âUri: The Surgical Strikeâ, etc.
She has always maintained a traditional image; however, she surprised everyone after wearing a bikini in the film âKarishmaâ (1984).
In 2013, she appeared in the Gujarati film, âSaptapadiiâ (produced by Amitabh Bachchan âs production company).
Swaroop Sampat- Saptapadii
Apart from films, Swaroop has also worked in the Hindi TV serials like âAll The Bestâ, âShantiâ, etc.
She is best remembered for her role of âRenuâ (Shafi Inamdarâs wife) in the popular comedy TV show âYe Jo Hai Zindagiâ.
Swaroop Sampat as Renu in Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
According to sources, earlier, Swaroop had rejected a proposal of another popular TV serial; because she found the script of âYeh Jo Hai Zindagiâ more interesting.
In addition to acting, she has also worked in several TVC ad, modelling assignments, promotional appearances, photo shoots for magazines, etc.
Swaroop Sampat featuring in the LUX Soap ad
Swaroop Sampat during ramp walk
Swaroop is a board member of an NGO- âSave the Children Indiaâ, which works to improve the lives of children in India.
Swaroop Sampat giving a speech at NGO- Save the Children India
For providing better education to rural children, she wrote many letters to some of the Ministers of Maharashtra, and also, to Gujaratâs former Chief Minister Narendra Modi . Later on, Modi responded in her favour and an appointed her as the head of an educational program for children in Gujarat.
Swaroop works for the Gujarat Council for Educational Research and Training; where she has conducted workshops for children. As a result of her work, she has been able to get 700+ children back to school.
Swaroop Sampat with school children during a workshop
Once, Narendra Modi described Swaroop as the âGujaratâs Master Jiâ.
She has a keen interest in helping disabled children who were the motive behind her doctoral thesis.
Swaroop also trains disabled children in enhancing their interpersonal skills.
Inspired by Aamir Khan âs directorial debut movie âTaare Zameen Parâ, she wrote a book titled- âLearning Disabilities in a Nutshell: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxiaâ for the disabled children, their teachers, and parents.
Swaroop Sampat wrote a book- Learning Disabilities in a Nutshell Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia
Swaroop saw Paresh Rawal in the 1970s for the first time when they both were in the college.
Swaroop Sampat with Paresh Rawal in earlier days
After dating for 17 years, the couple got married in 1987.
Their âSatphereâ took place under the shed of big old trees instead of âa Wedding Mandapâ.
Her elder son, Anirudh Rawal, has worked as an assistant director in the movie âSultanâ and has also worked with Naseeruddin Shah in his plays.
Swaroopâs younger son, Aditya Rawal, has featured in the Gujarati play- âKishan Kanhaiyaâ, appeared in the film Bollywood film âFerrari Ki Sawaariâ, and produced as well as directed a documentary titled- âDrama-in-Education: Taking Gandhi Out of the Textbookâ.
Swaroop has directed as well as acted in many Marathi and Gujarati plays along with her husband Paresh Rawal .
Swaroop Sampat with Paresh Rawal in Gujarati Play
In 2018, she was featured in the web series- âThe Great Indian Dysfunctional Familyâ.
Swaroop Sampat in The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family
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